Black Widow Rugby Rugby , a Britis h import that is a cross between soccer and football , is more than just a sport known for it' s violence and ultra competitive nature . On the field the competitive nature can lead to injuries , but after the games it' s all laughs as players , otherwise known as ruggers , engage in time honored rituals . After the game , the
festivities begin . Away teams are treated to free food and a bon fire party , known as a drink up . " The teams swap stories , shake hands and sing songs " coach Appel says . Another of the rituals is the " Shoot the boot" ritual , where the players who make a mistake , fill their rugby boot with beer and sing the team song . These activities build a sense of team spirit and comraderie with the other
teams . Laurie Appel , a cocoach of the U of I Ladies Rugby team also known as the " Black Widows" said that the U of I has a very strong team . " They expect to be one of the top three teams in the Northwest . Story by Steven Kaminsky Layout by T-Jay Clevenger
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